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April 17, 2008
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Leadership Clarke County Class of 2008 graduates
Special to The South Alabamian
Leadership Clarke County's Class of 2008 was honored recently during graduation ceremonies in the fellowship hall of Grove Hill United Methodist Church. The soon-to-be graduates and their guests were welcomed by Asberry Daffin of Boise, president of Leadership Clarke County. Each graduate gave a... More...
Items reported missing from new gas co. building
By Evan Carden SA Editor

The Jackson Police Department is investigating the report of two missing projectors from the new Clarke Mobile Counties Gas District building on Ocre Avenue. According to Jackson Police Investigator Richard Harvey, the projectors, valued at $3,500, were reported missing Monday, April 14 and were ... More...

Date set for DuBose hearing
By Jim Cox SA Publisher

A trial date of June 4 has been set to hear charges of ethics violations against Circuit Judge Stuart DuBose that could permanently remove him from the bench. The Court of the Judiciary, a special court that sits only to hear charges against judges, will convene in the Alabama Supreme Court Court... More...


Hoven to be Iraq country manager for EODT, Inc.
Special to The South Alabamian

EOD Technology, Inc. (EODT) has announced that Lt. Col. James B. Hoven (Retired), son of Virginia and Bruce Hoven of Jackson, has accepted the position of Iraq country manager. In this capacity, he will be responsible for all operations in-country and be instrumental in the development of additio... More...


Jackson Nutrition Center to host annual health fair April 22
By Evan Carden SA Editor

The Jackson Nutrition Center will host its annual health fair Tuesday, April 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House. The event will feature a large number of booths and various health checks for participants. More...


Bolen announces bid for re-election to Jackson council seat

Daron Bolen has announced that he will seek a second term for the District 3, Place 2 seat on the Jackson City Council. "It has been an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Jackson for the past four years. I feel that the experience I've gained while working with the mayor, council and ci... More...


 News
•Board upholds 2007 Boise tax bill
The Clarke County Board of Equalization upheld Boise's 2007 tax bill as set by state appraisers Tuesday, rejecting Boise's appeal for lower figures. The ruling could set up another court litigation like the 2006 tax case that still has not been resolved. More...
•Sgt. Williams completes course in property management
•Details of McCain visit remain sketchy
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 Church News
•Church Calendar
Larisse speaks at mission conference Pastor David Webb has announced a mission conference at Walker Springs Road Baptist Church beginning Sunday, April 20 at 6 p.m., continuing at 7 nightly through Wednesday, April 23. Bro. Biz Larisse, a missionary to Haiti and previously arrested multiple tim... More...
•Choose to serve the Lord and be welcomed into His sanctuary
•UM to present Senior Art Exhibit April 19 - May 2
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 Coming Events
•MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Town of Coffeeville to celebrate 200 years The town of Coffeeville will celebrate 200 years of success May 31. The genealogy committee encourages every citizen of Coffeeville to display his or her heritage on that day. Furnishing a display table and cover, artifacts can be loaned to the commit... More...
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 Education
•Gill among students honored at All-Alabama Academic Team Program
Southern Union's Charli Gill of Jackson was among the 48 students from the state's community and technical colleges who were honored at the All- Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program in Birmingham on April 8. More...
•Honor society inducts new members
•JHS parents' meetings scheduled
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 Editorials
•Beware of 'great deals' and false promises
If you let me take just a moment of your time, I've got a great deal for you! Sounds familiar, doesn't it? The barrage of television commercials offering all types of products from skin care to magic towels that soak up gallons of water at at time, is almost unfathomable these days. If you want ... More...
•If you don't build it they will leave
•Cartoon
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 Sports
•Little League kicks off season
The Jackson Little League season opened up Saturday, April 12, despite threatening weather early that morning. The rain didn't keep fans and family from packing out the park as Mayor Richard Long kicked off the festivities by tossing out the first pitch. More...
•Top-ranked Bears, No. 2 Aggies set for title runs
•Opening day action!!
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 People
•Miss Savage - Mr. Adams to exchange wedding vows
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ray Savage of Fruitdale announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Christie Rene Savage, to Phillip Caldwell Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Wayne Adams of Jackson. More...
•Wright - Holston plans announced
•Slayton - Powell plan May 31 wedding
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 For the Record
•Area Obituaries
Bernice Brown Bernice Brown, 70, a native of Yarbo, died April 9, 2008 at her home. A member of Good Hope Baptist Church of Walker Springs, she served on the Usher Board and Culinary Committee. M.C. Johnson and Oscar Boykin, her parents; husband, Lindsay Brown; and sister, Vicie Mae Edwards, all... More...
•Clarke County deeds, marriage licenses listed
•Jackson Municipal Court April 10 records published
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